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Locally grown gourmet mushrooms on the way to consumers, restaurants

Submitted 04-08-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Urban Mushroom is growing a hobby into a full offering of gourmet mushrooms through their CSA program and the farmers market. They also have sights set on creative non-edible uses for the magical mycelium.

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Our city's landscaping: does it have an effect on how we behave toward each other?

Submitted 04-07-2014 under OPINION

We all benefit from kindness. Let’s find a way to make all of our city a kinder place to live.

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What's On Tap: April 3-9

Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Lots of new brews are coming to your favorite taprooms! Check out the full list for this weekend.

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What's On Tap: March 27-April 2

Submitted 03-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Feels like a good weekend to hit the pub, right? Of course it does. See what they're pouring right now.

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GoBoldly photo series sends rebuttal to the Go Confidently advertisements

Submitted 03-24-2014 under OPINION

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the "Go Confidently" billboard ads that suddenly popped up all over the highway and near highway entrances around the Grand Rapids, Michigan area?

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What's On Tap: March 20-26

Submitted 03-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Thursday is the first official day of spring. It may not feel like it, but it's worth celebrating with drinks at the pub this weekend!

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New media project aims to elevate neighborhood voices

Submitted 03-18-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Four media workshops will introduce a new project to help the people of Grand Rapids by providing access to modern media at the neighborhood level.

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Local film production coordinator relishes role in company "family"

Submitted 03-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Storytelling Pictures production coordinator Frankie Bailey manages film production details in a city that she says is radically different than the Grand Rapids she left eight years ago.

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Refugee support program looking for more volunteers

Submitted 03-13-2014 under NEWS

Thrive is in need of volunteers to assist refugees in English, transportation and other miscellaneous needs as they transition to their new life in the Grand Rapids area.

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What's On Tap: March 13-19

Submitted 03-12-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

It's almost warming up outside! Celebrate with the local brewers this weekend.

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